Amelia vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

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Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#288
Total SSA Count
1,165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pax

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Paxton Rank #288

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Paxton ___

  • Paxton James
  • Paxton Lee
  • Paxton Reid
  • Paxton Cole
  • Paxton Gray
  • Paxton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Paxton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Paxton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Paxton boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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